SCHOOL CONTROL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22401, 23 April 1936, Page 16

SCHOOL CONTROL

NEW COMMITTEES RESULTS OF ELECTIONS STRONG BID BY LABOUR DEMANDS OF HOUSEHOLDERS There were evidences of increased interest in the election of school committees last night when the meetings of , householders in the Auckland Education Board's district were held. Generally the meetings were well attended and in some cases the gatherings were tho largest held for many years. In a number of districts strong Labour "tickets" had been nominated and the promise of a keen contest attracted adherents from both sides. In the city area a new Labour ticket sponsored by the central executive of the party was successful against a committee which had been thought to be almost wholly sympathetic toward the party. At Grey Lynn a new Labour committee was elected, but at Poiisonbv, where efforts had been made to emphasise the rise, of the party by the nomination of a full "ticket," the whole of tho Labour candidates were defeated, polling only about one-third of the votes. At Remuera and Meadowbank, wliero the attendances were the largest for many years, no Labour members were returned. Partial successes were achieved /by the Labour candidates in several other centres, but at Point Chevalier, where it was expected they would secure some of the seats, only i one Labour man was elected. Many matters of interest were discussed at the various meetings. A call for tho compulsory teaching of swimming was made in several districts and the need for the re-establislnueut of tho school dental clinics was the subject of .& number of resolutions. Results of the elections follow. AUCKLAND CITY . Considerable interest was taken in tho meeting of householders held to elect the City School Committee, which controls the Beresford Street and Napier Street schools. The meeting was called for Napier Street School, but the largest classroom.was too small to hold all who attended and an adjournment was made to St. Thomas' Hall in Union Street. There was an attendance of 114 and Mr. H. Trainor was elected to the chair. This was the largest meeting of householders held in the district for some years, the nomination of a new Labour ticket of seven for the nins seats dividing the meeting into two factions. At one stage the eligibility of the Labour candidates was challenged, but assurances were given that their nominations were in order. A number of resolutions put forward by the Labour candidates and their supporters were carried without dissension. These congratulated the Labour Government on its promptitude in enrolling five-year-old children in the schools, asked the Government to make free, secular rind compulsory education free by supplying the children with books, suggested that not more than 35 children be taught in any one class, and that there be fewer changes in teachers. The new committee was recommended to affiliate with the School Committees Association. Fifteen nominations were received for the nine seats on the committee and the following were elected: —Messrs. M. Hannan, J. Trainor, D. J. Since, W. J. Cuthbcrt, J. Bean, A. L. Meek, Mrs. B. M. Reid, Messrs. H. Benfell and R. Appleton. The first seven constituted the new Labour ticket and the others were members of the old committee. At a subsequent meeting of the committee Mr. Cnthbert was, appointed chairman, Mrs. Reid secretary and Mr. Bean treasurer. NEWTON . The atmosphere of harmony at the meeting of householders of the Newton Schools district , led the secretary, Mr. T. Clair, to remark that there had been no opposition and no trouble since Labour won possession of the committee. "It appears that the party in power has done its work thoroughly well and the people appreciate it," said a member of the audience. The chairman of the committee, Mr. C. S. Morris, presided over an attendance of about 30. No election was necessary, and tno following were returned unopposed:— Mrs. A. Helembricht, Messrs. C. S. Morris, T. Blair, F. W. Bolwell, E. Ruffles. S. J. Wrathall. W. Sergeant, J. A. Mason, and W. Hawkins. All but the last-named were members of the previous committee. The report stated that unfortunately Newton West School still showed a decrease in attendance and was therefore on reduced grade. The roll number at the Christmas vacation was 468. The Newton Central School was more favourably situated, the roll number showing a total of 603. This school had maintained its grade and made steady progress in numbers. Radio had been installed at Newton West, rhe committee was of opinion that the schools should have baths in their own district and the Ponsonby Reservoir site would be a very suitable and central Resolutions were passed upholding the principle of free, secular and milsorV education, congratulating the Government on re-admitting five-year-old children to the schools congratulating the City Council on its free distribution of milk to scholars, _ asking for the establishment of swimming baths 'on the Ponsonby reservoir site thanking the City Council and the Transport Board for arranging free visits of pupils to the zoo, and renuesting the Education Department to grant more valuable and Permanent attendance certificates. Ihe meeUng nlso decided to press upon the Government and the member for the district the urgent need for a new school at Newton West. PONSONBY Considerable interest was shown at the meeting of householders liel 1 All Saints' Hall to elect committee to control the Ponsonby, Bayfield a d Richmond Road Schools. _Over 000 people were present, standing room £nlv being available. Interjections were fairly frequent during the discussion ot the committee's report, and the chairman, (the Rev. W. W. Aver ill, had Beveral times to call the meeting to order. A feature of the meeting was the decisive rejection of tho Labour "ticket," all of tho former members of the committee who stood for election being returned. Votes cast for Labour nominees averaged approximately one-third of the total recorded. The annual statement of accounts showed a balance in hand of £l3l Is Id, against which there were liabilities amounting to £lO9 10s. Readmission of five-year-old .pupils was stated in the committee's report to have resulted in a great number of new entrants in each of the schools. The total increase over 1935 roli numbers was 94 and it was now assured that each of the schools would maintain its grading. In reply to a number of questions, Mr. R. A. Rew, chairman of the out!;6ing committee, said that the Auckand City Council had, during last year, supplied free milk to the younger children of the Richmond Road and Schools. No milk had been supplied to Bayfield School pupils. This decision had been made by the City Council committee. The schools'

committee lincl no jurisdiction in the matter and as no complaints had been made by parents, the committee had not taken any further action. The report also stated that work had started on a new school for the Richmond Road areui. It was hoped that the new building would be available for use bv the last term of this year. A total of 546 ballot papers was issued and the following committee was elected Messrs. T. Aitken, S. Bennett. W. H. Fortune. H. B. Halstead, S. H. Ley land, A. C. Nordcn, R. A. Row (former members), and Mrs. G. T. McLeod and Mr. H. G. Bowden. PARNELL A resolution urging that the erection of the proposed separate infant depart--111 cut at the Par 11cII School bo treated as urgent was curried at the meeting of householders, over which the Rev. _G. A. D. Spence presided. The resolution stated that the school, which was designed for 354 children, was now accommodating nearly 500. The report o:: the committee stated that in the pr st two years the roll number of the school had increased by nearly 100. Owing to lack of space one infant class w:is accommodated in a shelter shed ami. the other shod would have to be used, for the same purpose very shortly. With the approach of winter this was a serious matter. Tenders had been called for an infant department of two rooms, but the consent of the Minister was necessary before it could bo erect lid. In spite of many changes in the staff the work of the school continued to be highly efficient, and it had cre litable records in football, cricket, basketball and swimming, teams having w:>n a number of trophies and championships. It was hoped to have a fitting celebration of the school's diamond jubilee on May 13, 1938. The following committee was elected: j Messrs. A. G. Hafris (chairman), G. ! Cain, J. E. Hnywood, A. O. Hebden, ! A. J. Morris an 1 W. Morrison, the Rev. G.' A. I). Spence, and Mesdames A. J. ! Hav and A. ]YIcL. Sullivan. j The question of arranging for the ; establishment cf a dental clinic, either i separately or in conjunction with neighbouring schooli, was referred to the incoming committee. GREY LYNN Reference w is made in the report submitted to the meeting at Grey Lynn to the fact that recently the dis- ' trict had beer divided, with the re- : suit that the majority of members of 1 the outgoing committee were now in ; the Westmere School area. Mr. A. F. : New bold presided over an attendance I of about 150, which elected a Labour ; ticket. The report utated that the celebration of the silrer jubilee of the opening of the main building of the Grey Lynn School hid been most successful, the celebrations yielding about £SO, which was available to provide equipment. At the dental clinic the total attendances w< re 6614. Mrs. F. E. Swan, who retired from the position of honorary secretary after 15 years' service, and Mr. Vi. H. Newton, who retired from the committee after acting as honorary treasurer for 10 years, were accorded votes of thanks. The headmaster, Mr. T. Turbott, reported that out of 140 pupils presented, 129 had passed the proficiency standard and eight the competency test. The roll number was 570, as compared with 568 two years ago. The rcadmission of five-year-old pupils resulted in an addition to the roll of 50. The following committee was elected: —Messrs. J. R. Prentice, H. W. Vaughan, R. C. Caddy, T. Milham, B. Murphy, and Mesdames F. E. Edwards, A. Vaughan, 11. C. Pethybridge and E. Murphy. A resolution was passed urging the Government to adopt the average roll number as tho basis for the staffing of schools. GRAFTON No election was necessary at the Grafton School, as only the required number of committee members had been nominated, and this accounted for the fact that the attendance of householders at the meeting was very small. Mr. W. J. Edwards, who has been chairman of the committee for the past 14 years, presided. The annual report showed that the roll number was little altered and stood at 363, with a special class of 36 for backward children. Of 43 pupils presented for examination 39 gained proficiency certiorates, two competency and two failed. The year had been a successful on<> in sports, school teams having won their group competitions in cricket £ind Association football, while 50 certificates for swimming had been presented. Dental services costing the com:mittee £23 18s had been provided to the children free oj cost. The school was founded in 1877 and the proposal was made that special steps .should bo taken to celebrate its diamond jubilee next year, MOUNT EDEN The fact that the superintendent of school dental clinics for the Auckland district regarded tho Mount Eden District School clinic as an example of efficient and economical running was mentioned in the report presented to the meeting of householders at Mount Eden. This position, it was stated, was attributable to the excellent work of Miss Carmichael. There was an attendance of about 20 householders and the Mayor of Mount Eden, Mr. T. McNab, presided. The report stated that a grant of £l2 had been received from the Education Board toward the cost of repairs to tho school grounds. A tribute to the standard of work throughout the higher divisions of tho school was paid by the headmaster in his report. Tho roll numbered 473, an increase of 18 on last year. A presentation to Mr. F. W. Sinclair, who did not seek re-election to the committee, was made by Mr. L. E. Falkner, who referred to Mr. Sinclair's enthusiastic work in designing and directing the construction of the concrete map of the world in the school grounds. The following committee was elected: Messrs. L. E. Falkner (chairman), F. H. Ball, A. J. Clan field, 11. S. Cowan, W. A. Mavhill, R. J. Morris, A. J. Wakefield 'and D. Millar (secretarytreasurer). MAUNGAWHAU There was an attendance of about 80 householders at the Maungawhau School, Mount Eden. The report recorded a slight increase in enrolments, due to the admission of five-year-old pupils. A resolution was passed urging the Government to re-introduce the subsidy on all monies donated or subscribed to school funds. The following committee was elected: Messrs. F. G. Ashley (chairman), W. J. Linkhorri, H. Martin, L. S. Piper, G. W. Smith, G. M. Stubbs, J. G. Turner, J. Williamson and 11. T. Sando (secretary). OWATPAKA The largest attendance on record, approximately 250 householders, attended the meeting at the Owairaka School, Mr. W. Weaver, chairman of the retiring committee, presided. The school roll had shown steady improvement during the year and at present stood at 434, in comparison with 385 on March 31, 1935. As a consequence of the steadv increase and particularly of the splendid attendance, the school was last year raised in grade. The present grade, 6A, requires an average attendance over a period of one year of 361, whereas for the year ended December, 1935, the actual average attendance was 383.3. A grant was made by the department of £4OO for the erection of an additional room. Although, this

room has been in occupation since last September, the need is being felt for still more accommodation. Remarkable performances were registered by the school's sports teams, especially in the football competitions. The junior team won the Auckland championship and with it the Rupert Mooro Shield, and such was its splendid goal average, only three points being scored against it, that the Auckland Rugby Union presented the school with a framed photograph of tho team. Regret was expressed at the loss through tianslei of Mr. A. B. Floyd, the headmaster. His successor was Mr. Binstead. The following committee was elected: —Messrs. C. M. Anderson, H. A. Anderson, A. O. Brooks A C. Gibson, R, H. Nickolls, A. M. Sheffield, E. G. Sherson, J. C. Vinson, A. G. laylor. REMUERA The rejection of the Labour ticket and the re-election of all the members of the retiring committee by an overwhelming majority was tho feature of the meeting at the Remuera School. A record attendance of about 250, compared with 16 at the last meeting in 1934, was presided over by Mr. H. E. Barrowclough. The annual report showed that the average roll number was 562. Eightysix proficiency certificates and one competency certificate were awarded to pupils, and there were no failures in the Sixth Standard. Mention was also made of the school's success in sports. The balance-sheet showed a balance ol £lB Is' 2d. _ , . It was the retiring committee s intention, if elected, to seek the co-opera-tion of parents in providing funds for modern equipment which the school at present lacked. This equipment includes a radio, duplicator, typewriter, gramophone, pictures and reference and general libraries for classes. The provision of swimming baths in the district and the tuition ot swimming for pupils was advocated by several speakers. , , , The following committee was elected. —Messrs. A. L. Spence (chairman), A. V. Burcher, A. E. Cashmore, T W Cocks, W. J. Culpa.. E W. lpder, W E. Lewisliam, A\ • W Muriay, A. ■ Paterson. With the exception of Mi. Cashmore, all . were members of the previous committee. MEADOWBANK Exceptional interest was displayed by householders at Meadowbank it btin necessary to use two classrooms to ac commodate about 200 people who attended. Six Labour candidates for the nine seats on the committee failed to bo elected. Mr. R..T. Hookham chairman of the retiring committee, procredit balance of £7l 10s lOd, against which outstanding liabilities amount to £l6 14s 6d was shown in the accounts. During the period under review S7 certificates of proficiency and two certificates of competency were gained by pupils. There were no failures. The school has also excelled in practically all branches of sport. The major portion of the ground improvement scheme had been completed. The following committee, was elected bv an overwhelming majority: —Messrs. W. S. Adams, H. H. Brickell. H. Duncan W. S. Fanselow, R. T. Hookham, J. L. H. Kaves, W. C. Rhodes, It. G. Sly field, P. D. Wright. CORNWALL PARK An outstanding feature of the period under review was tho splendid assistance given bv householders, particularly in the arrangements for the two carnivals which had been held, stated the report of the Cornwall Park School Committee. Mr. J. A. Arthur presided over an attendance of about 60. The report added that the school would be able to take advantage of the facilities provided by tho dental clinic immediately a nurse was available. It was possible that a nurse would be allotted by the department early in 1937. Expenditure on improvements to the school and grounds during the two years amounted to £442, of which £220 was raised by the committee, the Education Board providing tho balance. The committee had no liabilities and funds in hand totalled £9O. The following committee was elected: —Mrs. A. Moore, Messrs. J. Adams, G. F. Bartley, E. P. Carter, H. Gibbons, J. Grayden, J. Marris, A. Pratt and F. Traynor. A ticket organised by Labour interests gained partial success, three out of five candidates being elected. NEWMARKET Apart from members of the retiring committee, no householders attended the meeting at Newmarket. Mr. H. Wilson presided. It was decided to draw the attention of the Education Board to the fact that while the schools in some neighbouring districts were overcrowded, the Newmarket School could accommodate more children. The following committee was elected: Messrs. T. J. Watts (chairman), L. B. Goldwater, J. J. Humby, H. A. Gustaffson, L. Randell, J. L. Sarney, C. H. Webb, H. Wilson and J. Wymer. GLADSTONE Pointing out the substantial difference between primary and secondary school allocations, a largo meeting of householders of the Gladstone School district decided to urgo the Government to make a larger capitation grant to primary school committees. Tho inspector's annual report stated that the scholastic work and discipline in the school throughout the past yeai was of the highest possible order. Eight members of last year's committee were returned, this year's executive being:—Messrs. A. C. Gallagher (chairman), W. C. Browne (treasurer), E. M. Walters (secretary), W. H. M. Adams, C. W. Cowdery, C. Dunn, W. Harrison, A. Lo Blierz and Mrs. F. 1. Mcßride. MOUNT ALBERT An increase of 48 in the school roll number was shown in the report of the Mount Albert School Committee. -A pleasing feature of the year was tho freedom of the children from epidemics. Appreciation was expressed of the splendid work done by Air. B. Brigham, retiring chairman, Mr. E. H. Page, retiring treasurer, and Mr. F. J. Mansell. ground superintendent. The following committee was elected:—Messrs. R. Graham (chairman), C. Wicklin (treasurer), S. Wood, H. Garden, R. Phillips, H. Cain, J. Kingborn and Mesdames E. Wells and M. Young. The three first-named were members of tho old committee. POINT CHEVALIER With the exception of one member the old committee was returned at Point Chevalier against n stronglyorganised Labour ticket, which gained one seat. Exceptional interest was taken in the election, a motor-car being employed by Labour interests to take householders to the meeting. The attendance was about 300, ninny persons being unable to gain admission to the sclioolroom and crowding tho lobbies. At one stage a motion of no-con-fidence was moved against the chairman of the meeting, Mr. W. J. Coyle, but this was defeated amid cheers, and subsequently he was accorded a vote of thanks. Discussion was at times acrimonious, criticism being directed at the outgoing committee for allegedly failing to do its utmost to raise funds for the school. That a most difficult time had been experienced in its efforts to maintain the school in a condition of cleanliness and comfort was stressed in the committee's annual report. It believed

that tho present Government would be more liberal to schools. The facilities of the dental clinic were severely taxed, as they had to be shared with two other schools. The headmaster, in his annual report, stated that the roll number at present was 615, the average attendance being 583. The school was now graded 7C. At tho beginning of this year 56 five-year-old children were admitted. Answering criticism, the chairman of the committee, Mr. 11. Broadhead, said the confmittee did not consider it a duty to raise funds to repair the school grounds. It was of the opinion that maintenance should be carried out by the Government. The headmaster denied lie liod e\er refused permission for the boys to play under the League code. If application were made he was prepared to comer with his assistant masters to see it League could be played without liitorfering with the present Rugby c o( '°* The following committee was elected: —Messrs. H. Broadhead (chairman), A. M. Ca I lender (secretary), G. J3eU J - !. K. Jiucklc ( \» , CroolcbHin, A. Hilly, G. K. F. Phi I pott and 11. Dormer. Mi..Do* mer was the only member to be elected on the Labour ticket, 20 candidates going to the ballot. EPSOM Concern at the unsatisfactory state of the roll number was expressed in the report of the Epsom School Committee, which was submitted to a large meeting of householders. Mr. 1 . .J. Tavlor presided. . The report stated that in the past two years the school had dropped irom grade 015 to grade OA. Ihere had been a consequent reduction in the capitation allowance and a teacher had been withdrawn from the school. Ihe roll number was now fluctuating between ,'JSO and 394, whereas over two years ago it had exceeded 100. "It would have been expected," the report added, "that the lowering of the school age to five years would have brought tlm school back to grade 013 but there appears to have been a falling oJr in the birth rate in the Epsom district iu the last few years." The report added that about £3O was in hand. It was anticipated that tho incoming committee would oiganise a celebration of tho school's 50th anniversary in July. The following committee was elected: —Mr. L. M. Speer (chairman), Mr. H L Pilcher (secretary and treasurer), Mrs. A. M. McNair, Messrs. S T. Carter, P. J. Pring,-C. H. 1 uttiek. F. H. Baker, R. A. Denny and C. P. Nutsford. ONEHUNGA. Only five nominations had been received for the Onehunga committee, and Mrs R M. Mountjoy, Messrs. b. iielfingham, W. M. Garner, J. A. Gow and J. Hitt were elected. The following lecohimendations were made to fill the places for" which no nominations were received: —Messrs. A. W • (Hew, C. Grainger, W. Hay ward, J. Keegan. AVONDAT.E About 150 people were present at St. Judc's Hall. Avondale, the Rev. H. G. Goring presiding. The annual report stated that the roll number at the school was 739, with 17 pupils in a special class. The average for the past two years was 663. Satisfactory results were recorded in the proficiency examination, 95 per cent being successful, compared with 94 per cent in 1935. The balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £43, but almost all this had been spent bv the end of last month. A resolution was passed that the Education Board be asked to limit the number of pupils in each class to 40. Mr. H. A. Bollard, retiring chairman, and Mr. H. Harrison, retiring secretary, were thanked for their long years of service. No tickets were presented, and tho following committee was elected:—• Mrs. M. Richardson. Messrs. A. M. Drialeux, S. Higgins, L. C. M. Lorigan, L. Lorigan, H. B. Marks. F. W. Porev, A. Rawlinson and P. Richardson. WESTMERE An attendance of about 150 householders at the Westmere School was presided over by Mr. D. Mann, J.P. The following committee was elected; —Messrs. F. 10. Jones (chairman), L. E. Osborne (secretary). E. Howarth. E. B. Masefield, W. P. Phillips. D. W. Thomas. W. J. Worthington. Mcsdames O. S. Husband and H. Cook. EDENDALE A resolution urging the Minister of Health to drop the £3O charge at present imposed on school dental cHnics was passed at the meeting in the Edcndale School. There was an attendance of about 50 and Mr. J. H. Wilson presided. The report stated that the work of the school during the last two ye.irs had been reported on in terms of high praise by the inspectors. Bible instruction had been continued with very satisfactory results, over 90 per cent of the pupils attending. Thanks were due to ministers of religion. Ground improvements had been completed and three fine playing fields were avadahlo. The school was equipped with its own darkroom and projector-scope for visual training and a supply of suitable films was assured. . , , , The following committee was elected: —Messrs. J. L. Borrows, L. Crawford, A. R. Elliott. N. J. Fairwcatlier, A. Gear D. W. Hammond, S. J. &ennway, W. It. Porrott and Mrs. L. E. Hull. OTAIIUHU The impasse" at Otahulm regarding nominations for tho school committee was overcome at tho householders meeting last night when a full list ot nominations was completed. A resolution was adopted requesting the Auckland Education Board to accept the nominations as valid. Four of the former members agreed to stand again and tho five now members included two ladies. The members are: —Mrs. A. ft. Kemp, Mrs. T. W. Nield, Messrs J. M. Dcas (chairman), W. O. Wells (secretary-treasurer), S. H. Hunter, R. M. McCulloeh, W. Coppins, A. Currie, W. T. Southby. Messrs. Dcas and Hunter were elected representatives to the Otahuliu Technical High School Coinmitteo. MANGERE • Appreciation of the services rendered to the Mangere Bridge and Central Schools by the retiring chairman, Mr. W. Wakefield, who had served on the committee for 17 years, was expressed at tho meeting of householders. A vote of thanks was also accorded Mr. F. IT. For want, who had been a member for 14 years. Mr. A. 10. Traycs presided. Tho following committee was elected: —Messrs. J. Paul (chairman), G. Britton (secretary), J. Doherty, A. W. Westney, G. Knight, J. Evans, E. Knight, S. Breeford, R. Evans. KOHIMA RAMA The fact that there were not sufficient classrooms at Koliimarama School was mentioned iu the report presented to a meeting of about 35 householders. Mr. .1. C. Rowe presided. It was stated that the Auckland Education Hoard had applied to the department for a separate infant department. The roll of 230 pupils showed an increase of 28 on the figures in 1934. The average attendance had risen from 185 to ] 91, and the inspector had reported that the pupils' work was excelleut.

Various improvements to the school had been made. The proceeds from a carnival organised by the committee had amounted to nearly £lO4. Fifty pupils had qualified for certificates for swimming distances from 25yds. up to 880vds., and 10 had been awarded primary schools' life-saving certificates. Onlv four members of the outgoing committee sought re-election, and all were successful, the new committee, comprising Messrs. J. C. Rowe (chairman), It. P. Williams (treasurer), P. Uerrick (secretary), W. Todd, F. Stocks, S. White and F. Marshall White. ST. HELIERS A recommendation that the incoming committee should protest to the Government against the inadequate staffing of the school was contained in the report read at the meeting of St. Heliers householders. Mr. I). B. Smith was chairman. About 160 householders, the largest number on record, were present. The number of children on the roll at March 81 last was 281, an increase of 24 since 1934, the stated. The average attendance was 257.2. The prospects of the school being raised from grade 5a to grade 5b were therefore Favourable, tin* requirement for the latter grade being an average of 280. Last year 35 pupils had passed the proficiency examination. Certificates gained for swimming distances ranging from 25yds. to 880 yds. numbered 58. Improvements included repairs to the buildings, better drainage and the formation of a concrete cricket pitch. The election of the committee resulted ns follows:—Messrs. D. B. Smith, 11. Krotschmar, it. M- Dodd, E. Hogan, J. Clayton and Mcsdames O. M. Gisby, D. Putt, F. Smith and E. Espie. V A TJX HALL Frequent changes iu the personnel of the staff of the Vauxhall School had been the cause of much concern to the coinmitteo, it was stated at the meeting of householders. To commemorate the silver jubilee of the accession to the throne of the lato King George V. a.' sundial had been erected in the school grounds. The following committee was elected unopposed:—Messrs. H. H. Watkins (chairman), G. Camplin, A. E. Clyde, C. A. Massey, J. C. McKenzie, J. H. Price, F. S. Stevens, G. M. Tilston and E. P. Titchener. BRIXTON ROAD About 100 householders were present at the meeting in the Brixton Road school, presided over by Mr. S. E. Ohappell. The following committee was elected: —Messrs. J. Russell (chairman), A. Roberts (secretary and treasurer), E. F. Akersten, C. Donald, S. E. Forbes, C. D. Hartnoli, W. W. J. Herring, W E. Dicks, and F. F. Taylor. MOUNT ROSKTLL There was a small attendance at the Mount Roskill' meeting. Mrs. I. M. Benfell was in the chair. The report stated that plans for a new school had been prepared and it was hoped that building would commence soon. The nominations were four short of the required number and the following were elected without a ballot: —Mesdames 1. M. Benfell (chairman), and G. A. Jenkins, Messrs. G. A. Christie, Clifford, Gcrrard and W. Jowsey. TAKAPUNA AND MILFORD A protest against the inadequate amount of capitation granted to the combined committees of the Takapuna and Milford schools was made at the meeting of householders in the Parish Hall, Takapuna. The protest will be sent to the Minister of Education. A resolution was passed that some form of technical education be established in conjunction with the Takapuna Grammar School, for the North Shore. It was reported that excellent progress had been made at both schools, which had a combined roll of 650 pupils:— The following committee was elected: Messrs. G. H. E. Collins (chairman), J. M. Hall, C. P. Cammed, P. H. Cammed (secretary), A. J. C. Taylor (treasurer), A. Rappard, A. G. MeAlpine, A. S. Reid, H. Stroude. DEVONPORT The roll number at the Devonport School had been well maintained over the last two years, the figure now being 472, stated the report presented at the moeting of householders. Good progress had been made in all branches of school activity. The following committee was elected unopposed:—Messrs. R. N. Melville (chairman), R. O. Vause (secretary), F. W. Beck (treasurer), A. B. Carmichael, C. Farquharson, W. A. H. Crump, H. J. Richard. W. E. M. MacLean and A. W. Parker. BELMONT A satisfactory position was revealed in the annual report of the Belmont School Committee. The financial position proved to he sound, the committee having a credit balance of £76. During the year an innovation was the' distribution of cocoa to the child- ! Ron of the infant school. A committee was elected as follows: 1 —Messrs. C. Arthur (chairman), E. J. Wiseman (secretary), C. W . Crabb, C. Chcrney, R. E. Graham. J. L. Nettleton. R. C. Reid, A. Forsythe, G. S. Wildon. NORTHCOTE At Northeotp Mr. A. E. Harding presided, there being a large attendance of householders. The report stated that the roll number had increased from 180 to 206. The very favourable reports of the inspectors reflected tho | good work of the staff. In snorts nctiviI ties the school had done well. The boys won the Herbert Smith Memorial Cup at the recent combined district sports gathering. The following committee was elected . Messrs. H. Shaw (chairman), L. G. Gimblett (secretary and treasurer), C. G. Fellows, John Andrews, John Trail, and Mcsdames R. S. Norman and W. S. Sanders. STANLEY BAY Satisfactory work was reviewed in the report submitted at the moeting of householders at tho Stanley Bay School. The attendance was maintained during this period, while the inspectors' reports showed that school work was at all times of a high standard. The following committee was elected: Messrs. C. M. Browne (chairman), R. T. Anderson (secretary and treasurer), C. J MoHattie, J. B, Morton, 11, S. Woollaeott, E. W. Bain, J. T. McGrane, G. S. Jackson and A. Macgregor. NO COMMITTEES SECOND MEETING PROVISION The Education Board yesterday decided that, where householders failed to elect school committees at meetings last night, fresh meetings should be convened for Wednesday, May 13, except ill those districts whore commissioners were appointed in 19:14, and householders again did not elect committees last night. In these cases it is customary not to call a second meeting, but to re-appoint commissioners. It was decided that elections for committees for the Kowliai Intermediate School, and the Matamata, Northcote and Wailii district high schools, be held on Wednesday, May 6.